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Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise

By Chicago Fireboat Tours
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Overview

Travel on a piece of history, learning Chicago fire history as well as Architecture! We travel on Lake Michigan and through the Chicago River seeing the sights. Perfect for Fire enthusiasts, families and everyone in between! Our flagship vessel is a retired Chicago fire boat, the Fred A Busse, Engine 41, which served Chicago from 1937 to 1981. Firefighter patches from around the world and memorabilia from Engine 41's time in service, adorn the walls inside the cabin.

Activity location
  • 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr
    • 111 North Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr
    • 111 North Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bathrooms available onboard
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cruise on a piece of Chicago history
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert narration of Chicago's history & architecture
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Light snacks available for purchase onboard
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase onboard

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Harbor Parking at 111 N. Lakeshore Drive. Access to parking in same intersection as harbor.

Activity itinerary

Chicago River (Pass by)
Learn about the Chicago river and the history surrounding it.

Location

Activity location
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    111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr
    • 111 North Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr
    • 111 North Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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